Counter-regulatory renin–angiotensin system in cardiovascular disease

M Paz Ocaranza, JA Riquelme, L García… - Nature Reviews …, 2020 - nature.com
The renin–angiotensin system is an important component of the cardiovascular system.
Mounting evidence suggests that the metabolic products of angiotensin I and II—initially …

[HTML][HTML] The ACE2/angiotensin-(1–7)/MAS axis of the renin-angiotensin system: focus on angiotensin-(1–7)

RAS Santos, WO Sampaio, AC Alzamora… - Physiological …, 2017 - journals.physiology.org
The renin-angiotensin system (RAS) is a key player in the control of the cardiovascular
system and hydroelectrolyte balance, with an influence on organs and functions throughout …

A novel ACE2 isoform is expressed in human respiratory epithelia and is upregulated in response to interferons and RNA respiratory virus infection

C Blume, CL Jackson, CM Spalluto, J Legebeke… - Nature …, 2021 - nature.com
Abstract Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is the main entry point in airway epithelial
cells for SARS-CoV-2. ACE2 binding to the SARS-CoV-2 protein spike triggers viral fusion …

ACE2 imbalance as a key player for the poor outcomes in COVID-19 patients with age-related comorbidities–role of gut microbiota dysbiosis

SD Viana, S Nunes, F Reis - Ageing research reviews, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract Coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) is a pandemic condition caused by the new
coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. The typical symptoms are fever, cough, shortness of breath …

Clinical Implications of SARS-CoV-2 Interaction With Renin Angiotensin System: JACC Review Topic of the Week

A Brojakowska, J Narula, R Shimony… - Journal of the American …, 2020 - jacc.org
Severe acute respiratory-syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) host cell infection is
mediated by binding to angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). Systemic dysregulation …

The anti-inflammatory potential of ACE2/angiotensin-(1-7)/Mas receptor axis: evidence from basic and clinical research

TR Rodrigues Prestes, NP Rocha… - Current drug …, 2017 - ingentaconnect.com
Background: The renin angiotensin system (RAS) plays an important role in inflammation
and fibrosis. The classical axis of the RAS, formed by angiotensin converting en-zyme …

Angiotensin‐converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is a key modulator of the renin angiotensin system in health and disease

C Tikellis, MC Thomas - International journal of peptides, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Angiotensin‐converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) shares some homology with angiotensin‐
converting enzyme (ACE) but is not inhibited by ACE inhibitors. The main role of ACE2 is the …

A potential therapeutic role for angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 in human pulmonary arterial hypertension

AR Hemnes, A Rathinasabapathy… - European …, 2018 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a deadly disease with no cure. Alternate
conversion of angiotensin II (AngII) to angiotensin-(1–7)(Ang-(1–7)) by angiotensin …

ACE2, angiotensin‐(1‐7) and M as receptor axis in inflammation and fibrosis

AC Simões e Silva, KD Silveira… - British journal of …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Recent advances have improved our understanding of the renin‐angiotensin system (RAS).
These have included the recognition that angiotensin (A ng)‐(1‐7) is a biologically active …

New approaches in the treatment of hypertension

S Oparil, RE Schmieder - Circulation research, 2015 - Am Heart Assoc
Hypertension is the most common modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and
death, and lowering blood pressure with antihypertensive drugs reduces target organ …